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Batman
07-25-2004, 10:39 PM
The "Roasting Coffee" thread got me thinking, what kind of grinders are you people using? I'm in the market for a new one and wouldn't mind some suggestions. Anything particular to stay away from? Looking for something reasonably priced, although I'm willing to pay for something good.
Thanks!
Batman
07-25-2004, 10:45 PM
I like this one:

http://www.capresso.com/images/prod_large_selbl.jpg
Silver
07-25-2004, 11:16 PM
Depends. What are you using it for?

Drip and press pot, you'll be able to get away with a cheaper grinder ($60-$100.)

Espresso is a different story, you're looking at $150+

I use one of these:

http://www.chriscoffee.com/products/home/grinders/minimazzer

It's overkill, sure, but you can never have too much overkill :D
bean
07-25-2004, 11:28 PM
If you want any sort of consistency you'll need a burr grinder. Blade grinders will turn the beans into smaller pieces, but that's about it. You won't get much in the way of consistency, and they have a tendency to heat up the beans which will make the beans weaker tasting.
Batman
07-26-2004, 09:16 AM
It will be used just for a drip and press pot coffee maker. I'm definately looking at a burr grinder over a blade, hence the picture I posted.
bean
07-26-2004, 11:39 PM
Heh, I'm retarded. For some reason I didn't realize that you had made the second post as well, and thought that it was a suggestion from somebody else.
Silver
07-27-2004, 12:01 AM
The Capresso Infinity is worth looking at.

If you want to go slightly cheaper the Bodum Antigua isn't bad (it's a step up from the blade grinders, for sure.)
fonseca
07-27-2004, 12:29 AM
I use one of these:

http://www.chriscoffee.com/products/home/grinders/minimazzer

Good Lord! That puts mine to shame.

Alright, you need to invite me over for a cup of coffee sometime... :D

Good beer, home-roasted coffee...you may enjoy quality beverages even more than I do.
EBasil
07-28-2004, 04:46 PM
That unit you posted is a good one, and you'll be happier with the burr grinder over the blade, except for counter space.

Nice avatar too, heh heh
Silver
08-02-2004, 05:09 PM
Good Lord! That puts mine to shame.

Alright, you need to invite me over for a cup of coffee sometime... :D

Good beer, home-roasted coffee...you may enjoy quality beverages even more than I do.

If you're ever at Disneyland, drop me a pm :D

My wife is worried I'm going to start homebrewing...